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Paramount Building - New York, USA
Paramount Building - New York, USA - 1501 Broadway. Construction lasted a year between 19261927 costing $13.5 million. Date: 1935
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1501 Broadway Clock Height Paramount Skyscraper Skyscrapers 1935
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Paramount Building, New York, USA - 1501 Broadway, 1935: A Timeless Testament to 1930s Architecture This photograph showcases the Paramount Building, located at 1501 Broadway in the heart of New York City during the 1930s. Constructed between 1926 and 1927 at a cost of $13.5 million, this architectural marvel stands as a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the era. The Paramount Building, designed by the architectural firm of Sloan and Robertson, is a striking example of the Art Deco style that dominated the American architectural landscape during the 1920s and 1930s. With its sleek lines, ornate detailing, and distinctive clock tower, the building exudes an air of sophistication and grandeur. Rising to a height of over 470 feet, the Paramount Building was once one of the tallest structures in New York City. Its impressive height, along with its location in the bustling Times Square district, made it a beacon of modernity and progress during the Roaring Twenties and beyond. Despite its impressive stature, the Paramount Building was not constructed as a corporate headquarters or commercial space. Instead, it was designed to house the film production facilities of the Paramount Film Company. At the time, Paramount was one of the leading film studios in the United States, and the new building provided the company with the state-of-the-art facilities it needed to produce high-quality films. Today, the Paramount Building remains an iconic part of New York City's architectural heritage. Its distinctive design and rich history continue to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world. This photograph, taken in 1935, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the possibilities seemed limitless and the future was filled with promise.
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